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2. Joseph Paxton and Birkenhead Park

Historian Tristan Hunt investigates the history of public parks: Joseph Paxton wanted to create something 'handsome and good'.

Tristram investigates Joseph Paxton’s achievement in making something "handsome and good" on the infertile ground that eventually became Birkenhead Park - located in the centre of Merseyside.

Historian Tristram Hunt visits five key parks to find out about the architects, horticulturalists and benefactors who created them.

Producer: Erin Riley

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in January 2007.

15 minutes

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Tue 2 Jul 2024 09:30
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  • Mon 1 Sep 2008 09:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Tue 29 Oct 2013 14:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 7 Jul 2019 15:45
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 8 Jul 2019 03:45
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 2 Jul 2024 09:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra